Frayna, Fronda play to 26-move drawMANILA, Philippines -- Janelle Mae Frayna and Jan Jodilyn Fronda, two of the country’s top players, came into their fourth round duel expecting fireworks. Nothing popped though as Frayna and Fronda settled for a quick, timid 26-move draw of a Petroff showdown that didn’t alter the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship landscape that much after four rounds in Malolos, Bulacan. That kept Frayna unflappable at No. 2 with three points alongside fellow national team staple Bernadette Galas, who also drew her duel with Cherry Ann Mejia in 31 moves of an English showdown. All 16 participants are hoping to snare one of the three berths to the World Chess Olympiad this September in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Source: Philippine Star February 04, 2026 06:40 UTC